Organics Collection

This page was last reviewed on April 22, 2016.

Organics and yard waste is collected weekly from all single family residences in the Village. You must supply your own container and you may mix your yard waste with your kitchen scraps in the same container.

Yard waste (Tree and hedge/shrub prunings and branches do not have to be in a container if they are tied in secure bundles with jute or hemp (no nylon). These bundles cannot be longer than 90cm (36in), wider than 60cm (24in) in diameter and weigh more than 22 kg (49 pounds). Individual branch diameter cannot exceed 7.6cm (3in) because these can jam the packing mechanism in the truck.

The following invasive plants: Himalayan Blackberry, Common Morning Glory

What stays out of your curbside organic container:

Plastic, even if labeled biodegradable or compostable coffee cups and lids

The organics program diverts organics from the landfill and composts them instead. There is no additional cost to homeowners to participate in the program. Find out more information at the Comox Strathcona Waste Management website.

Multi-family and Commercial

Multi-family units that currently use private collection service will not be part of the program. Businesses using the municipal solid waste program will also not be part of the pilot and will continue to receive weekly garbage collection.